RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GOREGAON
SESSION 2025-26
SUBJECT: ENGLISH II
Grade: IX
Project: Topic Suggestions and Guidelines
Choose any ONE of the three suggested topics and write a project of 1500 words
TOPIC 1: Drama – Julius Caesar
1. Draw a comparison between the characters of Brutus and Cassius as depicted in Act I of
the play.
2. Write in modern English, why Cassius hates Julius Caesar. Justify it with the
corresponding quotes from the text.
3. Write in brief, the historical context which leads to the beginning of Act I Scene I of this
play.
TOPIC 2: Treasure Chest: Poems: “A Work of Artifice” – Marge Piercy
1. Write a critical analysis of the poem.
2. Discuss how Marge Piercy uses the Bonsai Tree as a metaphor for women oppression.
TOPIC 3: Treasure Chest: Short Stories: Bonku Babu’s Friend – Satyajit Ray
1. Discuss the theme of friendship as represented in the story.
2. “Choosing ‘oneself’ is not being selfish.” Discuss this idea with reference to the story.
GUIDELINES:
• Use an interleaf scrapbook for English Project.
• Cover the scrap book with orange coloured paper.
• Use the one side of the page to write the assignment. The other side to be used for
illustrations.
• Use blue or black gel pen to write.
• Sketch pens or fancy colour pens can be used to write the headings only (except Red and
• Green).
• Use pictures/drawings/sketches in concern with the topics of the assignment. Do not forget
to use captions for pictures and drawings.
• All the work must be handwritten.
• The cover page should show the School Logo, School’s Name, Student’s Name, Class,
Section and Subject written neatly.
• Each topic should be written on a new page and arranged as Topic 1, 2 and 3.
• Research from libraries/internet/newspaper/supplements.
• Marks will be deducted for spelling and grammatical errors.
• Be neat and methodical in presentation and chronologically correct.
Structure of the project:
1. Page 1: Cover page (can be printed) SCHOOL NAME (at the top) Name of the student Class
Section Year: 2024-2025 Subject:
2. Page 2: Certification
3 Page 3: Preface
4. Page 4: Acknowledgement: What were your experiences?
5. Page 5: Index/Content – Topic and Sub-topics with page numbers
6. Page 6 onwards: Body of the topics
7. Conclusion: Your views on the topics
8. Bibliography: Name of research books, authors, publications, websites.
FRONT PAGE/COVER PAGE (can be printed)
SCHOOL LOGO
NAME OF THE SCHOOL: ……………………………………………
NAME OF THE STUDENT: ....................................................................
CLASS: ......................... SEC: ....................... ROLL NO.: ......................
SUBJECT: ENGLISH II PROJECT
PREFACE (Handwritten)
I, (Name of the student), of the class IX (section) is presenting the project on the
topics mentioned below as per the requirements of the syllabus prescribed by ICSE Board for
Class IX:
1. Life and career of William Shakespeare
2. Portrayal of the characters of Brutus and Cassius
3. The Cassius’ hatred for Caesar
4. Profile description and life of Marge Piercy
5. Critical Analysis of the poem “A Work of Artifice”
6. Profile description and life of Satyajit Ray
7. Themes represented in the story, “Bonku Babu’s Friend”
For the completion of this project, I have utilized many internet sources and referred to
different books. This project has enriched my knowledge of the subject, and has helped me
develop great interest in English Literature.
I have tried my level best to present and prepare this project in a systematic and logical
order that would be useful for completion of ICSE Board Examination.
I am thankful to the teachers for spending their precious time in reading my work.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Handwritten)
First and foremost, I would like to thank the Almighty, who showered his blessings on me to
make this project a successful one.
I would like express to my special thanks of gratitude to Ms. Dorothy Joseph, the Principal of
Ryan International School, Goregaon, for the learning opportunities provided. This experience
helped me learn how to conduct research by collecting data and information for my project and
writing my findings in a systematic manner.
I would also like to thank my subject teacher, ______________ who gave me the necessary
guidance needed to complete this wonderful project.
Last but not the least, I would like to thank my parents and friends who helped me completing this
project within the limited time frame to make this assignment a successful one.
Thank you,
(Full name of the student)
CONTENT/INDEX PAGE
Sr No Topics Page Number Teacher’s
Remark/Sign
1. Life and career of William Shakespeare
9. Bibliography
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS:
I utilized the following books for completing my assignment:
Sr No Title of the article/book Editor/Author Name Name of publication
Websites:
I referred the following websites for completing my assignment:
Sr No Websites
